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Cougars look to return stronger for 2026
WARDEN — The Warden Cougars Cross Country team is preparing to get back onto the trails this season. While the gro…
Possible 'Havana Syndrome' incidents probed in Harris delay
HANOI (AP) — U.S. officials are continuing to investigate two possible cases of so-called Havana Syndrome health incidents that delayed Vice President Kamala Harris' trip from Singapore to Vietnam.
US probes possible health incidents that delayed Harris trip
HANOI (AP) — U.S. officials are continuing to investigate two possible cases of so-called Havana Syndrome health incidents that delayed Vice President Kamala Harris' trip from Singapore to Vietnam.
2 US lawmakers' Kabul trip prompts Biden administration fury
WASHINGTON (AP) — Two members of Congress flew unannounced into Kabul airport in the middle of the chaotic evacuation stunning State Department and U.S. military personnel who had to divert resources to provide sec…
Harris urges Vietnam to join US in opposing China 'bullying'
HANOI (AP) — Vice President Kamala Harris called on Vietnam to join the U.S. in challenging China’s “bullying” in the South China Sea, continuing her sharp rhetoric against Beijing as she met with Vietnamese leader…
Herschel Walker begins Georgia GOP Senate bid amid unknowns
ATLANTA (AP) — Herschel Walker said he "can't sit on the sidelines anymore” as he joined the Republican U.S. Senate race in Georgia. He's running with some definite advantages — including his football fame and the …
Japan further expands virus emergency areas as cases surge
TOKYO (AP) — Japan expanded its coronavirus state of emergency on Wednesday for a second week in a row, adding eight more prefectures as a surge in infections fueled by the delta variant strains the country’s healt…
Biden to tackle cybersecurity with tech, finance leaders
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Joe Biden is meeting Wednesday with top executives from some of the country's leading technology companies and financial institutions as the White House urges the private sector to help …
Protest in Othello opposes mandates
OTHELLO — About 75 people gathered in front of the Othello School District office Monday evening to protest an order from Gov. Jay Inslee requiring most school…
A long time coming: Rodeo entertainment, royalty reflect on returning to the arena
MOSES LAKE — After a long time waiting, rodeo returned to Moses Lake last week with the 2021 Moses Lake Roundup, and none too soon for rodeo fans and participa…
Hot wheels: Car show attracts classic, modern, crazy cars
SOAP LAKE — Classic cars, antique cars, some really wild vehicles, and modern cars filled the lawn Saturday at the Smokiam RV Resort along state Route 17 for t…
CBHA Run for a Cause 5K Color Run to return
OTHELLO — The Run for a Cause 5K Color Run is back.
Wahluke Community Day returns Saturday
MATTAWA — A parade, car show, community breakfast, variety of sports events and contest to find the best salsa in town are among the activities during Wahluke Community Day scheduled for 7 a.m.-5:30 p.m. Saturday i…
RHS art teacher featured at The Old Hotel Art Gallery
OTHELLO — In high school, Hanah Allen found she liked to draw and would make animations and cartoons to go with her stories, and those creations eventually le…
Blue-green algae found near Desert Aire
The Grant County Health District issued a warning Friday about possible blue-green algae blooms, after a dog reportedly became ill and died from spending time in the Priest Rapids Recreation Area in Desert Aire.
Othello schools seek control over masks, vaccinations
OTHELLO — The Othello School Board voted Monday to send a letter to Gov. Jay Inslee asking him to restore local control to school districts and allow them to decide if masks and vaccinations should be required in t…